Qualvis implements low migration inks across its production

The UK packaging manufacturer is now using low migration inks from hubergroup following a conversion program, which went live on January 1, took six months to complete, and involved 1,800 spot colors, all coatings, varnishes and metallic inks.

The main driver for the move was to comply with the EU standard EC 1935/2004, as well as the Swiss ordinance for consumer goods (SR 817.023.21), and to minimize the customer’s risk of ink migration. The company has always had one press dedicated to low migration inks and a separate low migration ink mixing kitchen.

Richard Pacey, Qualvis Print & Packaging technical director, said: ‘To be proactive, fully compliant with legislation and give protection to all of the brands that we deal with, we have made the decision to fully switch to the use of low migration inks throughout our production process.’

Qualvis Print & Packaging produces cartons and sleeves for a range of industries including food, cosmetic, multimedia, horticulture and DIY/household.